Volume 28, Issue 1 A s we celebrate the birthday of our c o u n t r y, it m ak e s me t h i nk of how wonderful it is as Americans to live in this great nation. One of the things I love most about Park Place is our diversity. We come together daily as a community representing many different backgrounds. How wonderful it is for us to embrace our unique cultures! As we come together to celebrate the Fourth of July, let us salute our flag and remember how blessed we are to be Americans. Park Place will be closed Friday & Saturday July 34, 2015, in observance of Independence Day. Please join us for this year’s American Independence Parade & Festival in Waukegan, IL. The parade is an annual event sponsored by the Waukegan Park District. Step off begins at Franklin Street at 1pm and follows Sheridan Road north to Bowen Park. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the 2nd Annual Community Wide Health & Wellness Fair. Special thanks to our co-sponsors; the American Diabetes Association, Novo Nordisk, the Diabetes Education Program, Clinica el Divino Nino, and Vista Health Systems. Participants received information from over 20 vendors who offered information, services, and health screenings. It’s time to get in shape and ready for the upcoming 5K walk/run.
Please join our 9 week exercise training program designed to get you fit and ready to finish the 5K For Labor Day. Classes are M,W,F at 7am. This is another item you can cross off your bucket list! Congratulations to the new officers of the Senior Services Committee! Each member works tirelessly to support the events and services at Park Place. I appreciate their commitment to a two year term, and look forward to working with them this season. The Illinois Department on Aging Benefit Access Program is available at Park Place 9am 4:30pm (M-F). A few services offered are; Seniors Free Transit Ride, Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride, and Secretary of State License Plate Discount. Please contact Park Place for program specifics. A specialized staff member is awaiting your visit and/or phone call. Adults age 55 or better in Waukegan Township are eligible for our Home Sweet Home program. Our program consist of quality lawn care at least twice a month (weather permitting). We always try to service twice a month however, if we are washed out due to heavy rain or bad weather we will need to adjust this schedule. If you have an elderly neighbor or relative who could use this service, please allow Waukegan Township to assist you. Call our hotline at (847) 599-2932 for more information. Patricia Jones Waukegan Township Supervisor 847-244-4900
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Katie Strawder has been a volunteer Ambassador at Park Place for over 8 years. She currently holds the position of queen with the Park Place Red Hat Society and is instrumental in helping to raise money for the Walk for Seniors. Ms. Strawder is the Country Line Dancer’s instructor at Park Place and she also assists the Eddie Washington Center with projects.
We have renamed the Walk for Seniors to the 5K For Labor Day to better reflect the nature and purpose of this multigenerational event. The evolution of this event has progressed towards a more athletic 5K focus and a new venue: Independence Grove in Libertyville. Date: September 5, 2015! Pre-register online at www.waukegantownship.com or in person at Park Place. On the day of the event, registration is 7am - 9am at Independence Grove. Step off celebration is 8:30am and the race will begin at 9am. Medals will be given to the fastest woman/man to complete the course and the oldest and youngest runners/walkers. A Professional timing service will be used this year and you can receive your immediate timing results online! $30 fee includes T-shirt. Build your own sundae and enjoy Park Place will provide shuttle bus live entertainment by the service. For information call 847-244Archie Parks Project. 9242 for more info. Please join us 4:00pm - 7:00pm! @ Park Place
Patricia Jones Waukegan Township Supervisor
Trustees: Katherine Rothwell-Francis Percy L. Johnson Jeff McBride Chuck Willms Township Clerk: Rose Staben Assessor: Mark Stricklin
Park Place Senior Citizen’s Services Committee: Chair: Victor Ruiz Vice Chair: Ray Evelyn Curry Secretary: Opal Rice Members: Ed Buschbacher Evelyn Bailey & Larry Eaker